How to replace LCD screen and screen inverter on Toshiba Satellite P205 laptop
These instructions will help you to replace the LCD screen and the screen inverter on a Toshiba Satellite P205 series laptops.
Removing the display bezel can be a little bit tricky on this model because of its shape. Start removing the bezel from the top. After all latches on the top and both sides of the bezel had been disengaged, you can move to the bottom part of the bezel as it shown on the picture 5. Take your time. This is one of them most difficult display bezels to remove. When you install the bezel back on the display panel, pay attention to wireless antenna cables running on both sides of the screen. Do not pinch cables. Removing and installing the bezel is the hardest part in this disassembly.
Removing and replacing the LCD screen and the screen inverter will not be much different then replacing these parts on any other Toshiba laptop.
July 9th, 2008 at 9:52 am
I have one of these, the screen goes blank when I move it away from me, and comes back when I swivel it towards me.
I assume its a cable either loose or kinked, can I just replace the cable, or do I have to replace the whole display?
Toshiba wants $400+!!
Thanks!
July 10th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
pussfeller,
Yes, you can replace the cable without replacing the whole display assembly.
If you give me the laptop model number (it’s on the same sticker with the serial number) I can find the video cable part number, so you can search for the replacement cable.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Hi, thanks for writing back.
The model number is P205-S6237.
I guess the way to proceed is to take off the display, and check the connections are firm, and then jiggle the cord to see if that causes the same problem.
I doubt it is the hinge switch, since, if that were somehow off alignment, it would be going to sleep, not blanking the display.
July 11th, 2008 at 7:40 am
pussfeller,
Here’s the video cable part number: K000047750
August 8th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Thanks mate, going to order it now
August 19th, 2008 at 3:04 am
my toshiba satellite p205d-s7802 17 inch wxga+ screen cracked. Can you walk me through the entire removal and replacement procedure ( with pictures)
November 17th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
My Toshiba Satellite P205D-S7438 screen is hanging off one of its hinges. The wire is still there but the screen won’t turn on. Is this easily fixable? Thanks, Linda
December 11th, 2008 at 7:20 am
Hi
I have a p205-s6267. My problem is sometime the machine will come on but the display will not show. I can hook it to an exeternal monitor and see the laptop but it takes forever to get the display on the actual laptop to come on. the normal FN+F5 doesnt work. Its getting worse and worse. Should I replace the monitor.
December 23rd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I have a Satellite A25-S308 and the LCD screen inverter is making noise. Where can I find the LCD inverter part and how I can open the screen case to replace it? Thanks.
January 2nd, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Hi,
My display goes off if I push the top away from me but comes back on as I pull it towards me. I took the bezel off and if I move the wire(s)in the bundle on the left side by the hinge, the display will come on when I push the screen away from me. Is this the wires or the inverter? How do I tell? My model is P205 S6347.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Toshiba model # P205 S6347. My laptop is having the same hardware issue as stated by Pat on January 2nd. If the LCD panel is opened past about 85 degrees the screen pixelates, and when it is moved back the screen funcitons properly. Do you know what is causing this issue, and how it might be resolved? Please advise and many thanks!
March 10th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
sounds a bit like my prob, theres a wiring goes from the vid card to the moniter, snakes thru the hinge. It can get crinkled and shorted out, and will need to be replaced. I think the cord is like 50$, the guy who runs this site can tell you the part number and perhaps order it for you.
March 10th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I have Toshiba satellite L20 -101 and i broke the screen hinges, from where can i get and how much it costs
Thanks
April 14th, 2009 at 8:37 am
Basem,
You can find them on eBay, just search for Satellite L20 hinges. They are proximately $20-40 for both left and right hinges.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:46 am
shawn,
Usually Toshiba place the part number on a sticker glued to the inverter. I believe in a Satellite A25-S308 you can use the following inverters: P000354880 or P000352650.
You don’t have to open the screen, you have to take apart the display assembly. The inverter board is mounted under the LCD screen. Basically, all you have to do is remove the display bezel, unplug the old inverter and plug in the new one.
The display disassembly steps are very similar for most Toshiba laptops. Read through a few guides on http://www.irisvista.com/tech/ and you’ll get the idea.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Pat,
It’s hard to tell. I think it’s either connection related issue or bad cable. Usually, when inverter fails, you cannot make it work by moving the screen.
1. Try reconnecting the video cable on the back of the LCD screen.
2. Try replacing the cable.
Also, your problem could be related to the screen itself but I would try reseating/replacing the cable first.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:51 am
Dave,
I guess you’ll have to try same solution I just suggested to Pat.
Try reconnecting the cable and if doesn’t help, try replacing it with a new one. You should find the part number on the sticker glued to the cable. Google the part number and you’ll find the cable.
I don’t think that your problem is related to the LCD screen.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:53 am
pussfeller,
Yes, I can look up the part number but I’m not going to order a new cable for you.
Let me know the laptop model number and if it was sold in the United States, I might be able to find the part number you are looking for.
May 14th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
My friend has the Satillite P205 also and is having the same lid problem when he puts the lid up past about 33 degrees the screen goes off. I opened the laptop up and did verify that the left wiring harness going through the hinge bezel is in fact not adaquately protected. I removed the thin harness and found broken wires. I believe this is an engineering defect but don’t know if they’ll stand behind it. I will attempt repair and wrap a thicker coating of flexible tape around the wires.
June 8th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Hi my name is Sarah and i dont know what i did but i shut sown my laptop like normal and everything and tried to start it back up and the screen stays black and the keyboard dose not work what do you think is causing this?
June 25th, 2009 at 10:37 am
i have a toshiba p 205d-s7436 that the screen goes solid gray whenever it wants to. i then have to shut it off and turn it back on to get anything out of it-very frustrating. the laptop is in a stable position and has been since i bought it, and has no games on it. any ideas as to what it might be?
August 31st, 2009 at 10:11 am
I just received a laptop from a friend who spilled a small amount of wine on it. P205-S8810 is the model. I recently took the entire laptop apart and cleaned anything that looked “dirty”. There is MINOR corrosion on the spot where the touchpad plugs into the motherboard, but the connection appears to still be ‘fine’. I try to power on the laptop and everything sounds like it is going fine but the video card fan stops after about 3 seconds and then everything sounds like it is in a an idle stage and does nothing. Nothing shows up on the monitor and nothing appears on an external screen either. Everything else appears to be functional. I’m just wondering, what would exactly cause the initial boot to stop and most likely fail post and nothing appear on the screen at all. If it is the motherboard then I am willing to spend ~$300 for a new motherboard and replace it… But if it is something else that could be fixed by replacing a chip or re-soldering a connection that would be great. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
September 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Problem on Post 11, Dave’s P205
I had the same problem and found an area on the back of the screen about one inch down, under the tape that did not have pressure on the edge of the screen. I could tell by applying pressure between my fingers in a pinch mode. I had the screen lose at the time. When I held the pressure the screen worked fine. To fix I cut a peice rigid foam 1″L X 1/2″W X 1/16″T from a hobby store and taped in place from the side metal to the screen holding pressure on the foam. Do not put the foam on the metal side piece. It has been working two weeks with no problems. I hope this helps someone. Thanks for the other information on how to disassemble which helped me greatly.
October 24th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Hi Sirs
suddenly i hear like a shock/crash same time the LCD gets vertical colored lines;then all power turn off and the power led gives me yellow blanking light;
my hinges are damaged but i can live with it after i cleaned the damaged parts
my laptop is Toshiba Satellite A25
hope to get help
Thanks
Mamdouh
October 26th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Hi..i attached external LCD after i un-blugged the laptop LCD cable and it works fine..so this made me sure it was the cable problem and some wires or the blug for sure has problem.. thank you guys
December 7th, 2009 at 9:15 am
I just received a clients laptop about two weeks ago with this issue. A Satellite P205-S6347. He finally told me, on Friday last week, that his son was experiencing these issues all the way up until its failure. I’ve tested two seperate LCDs, one of which was new, and three separate inverters, two of which were new, to absolutely no effect. You can see the faint image of the windows desktop in the background but there’s no backlight. My last, final, attempt would be the LCD data cable. Anyhow, I was hoping that someone had some advice or perhaps success stories in relation to the data cable, before I tell my client to purchase one. Thanks in advance.
December 14th, 2009 at 9:45 am
can you replace the screen without taking out the inverter. thanks
December 14th, 2009 at 9:47 am
joey,
Yes, you should be able to remove and replace the LCD screen without removing the inverter board. But you still have to disconnect the backlight connector from the right side of the inverter.
December 19th, 2009 at 5:17 am
When changing the exhaust fan I inadvently pulled out a black wire from a connector on my video card. This black wire and adjoining white wire go to my LCD display. They have a snap on end that snaps on to the video card. Where can I find those wires to replace the one I have. I have a Toshiba model A105-S101 laptop. And if you could give me a part number as there is none to be found on the wires.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:59 am
I have a p205, a friend bought it over he has not display but the external monitor works any Ideas?
March 29th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
I have a p205-s8810. The black on my screen turns red
now and is pixelating some. im guessing the screen is
failing or the cable is lose
November 15th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I have the same problem as Johnnie above. I have a p205-S7806. The screen turns red and pixelates then turns dark after a while. Is it an inverter problem or a backlight problem? Hooking up to an external monitor shows the display is fine. Help and sugestions please? Thank You.
March 22nd, 2011 at 9:39 am
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July 29th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
I have Toshiba Satellite P205-S6267. Whenever I open the LCD screen pass 85 degree, it pixalite. When I pull LCD screen toward me. It works fine. What is the problem with this laptop? How do I fix it? Thanks.
July 30th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Toshiba P205 Laptop.
No back light: desktop can be seen with flash light, External monitor shows everything working OK.
Replaced inverter no fixy.
Double checked all connections, no fix.
loptop was dropped lid corner damaged. screen appears OK. All wires appear OK.
Buy another inverter, buy new screen because light is BROKE??
Any ideas/help
Bob